Raghuvaran

Acting · 1.9 popularity

Age

Movies

153

Born: December 11, 1958 – March 19, 2008
From: Kollengode, Kerala, India

Biography

Raghuvaran was an Indian actor who predominantly acted in movies made in South India. He became famous for his portrayal of villain and character roles in Tamil films. He has acted in more than 150 Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Hindi films. According to the Hindustan Times, "the actor had carved a niche for himself with his special style and voice modulation. He played the protagonist of a Tamil soap opera, Oru Manidhanin Kadhai, about a well-to-do man who becomes an alcoholic. He received critical acclaim for his role as Father Alphonso in the Malayalam movie Daivathinte Vikruthikal, directed by Lenin Rajendran and based on M. Mukundan's novel of the same name. Following his beginnings on the stage, and a Diploma in acting from Adyar Film Institute in Chennai, Raghuvaran approached many Kollywood studios aiming for performance oriented roles and finally got selected one as hero. The offbeat film named Ezhavathu Manithan (Seventh Man). directed by Hariharan won many awards, but not many offers for him. A few more films followed as hero like Oru Odai Nadhiyagirathu and Nee Thodumbothu released, but did n't became a huge success. But the villain role in Silk Silk Silk was noticed and the film's success opened the gate of offers for him. The villain act continued in films like Kutravaaligal, Mr. Bharath, Mandhira Punnagai and Oorkavalan. He appeared as hero as well as supporting actor in between releases as well. The major ones are Mudivalla Arambam and Samsaram Adhu Minsaram. In mid 80's Raghuvaran did many films as hero and most of them did good business as well. The films Michael Raj, Megam Karuththirukku, Kootu Puzhukkal and Kavithai Paada Neramillai helped to stabilize his career. The lawyer in Kaliyugam, the police officer in Thaimel Aanai, the rowdy with a golden heart in Kai Naattu, the honest Medical student turned Goonda in Kuttravali, the common man in En Vazhi Thani Vazhi helped Raghuvaran's market value as hero to reach greater heights. But his desire to try all types of roles, like supporting actor as well as villain simultaneously halted the progress as hero, eventhough he played hero roles in Vyooham, Kavacham and Anjali later. His supporting roles in Annanagar Mudhal Theru and Siva was well received too. In a career span lasting for more than 26 years, Raghuvaran performed each roles with his trademark mannerisms, often stealing the thunder from more established stars and even heroes. His magnetic baritone voice was an advantage and he modulated it to suit his variety of roles. He also set his own style of mannerisms and brought a distinct dialogue delivery and even changed his gait in many films. All this dedication won him more fans and helped his popularity graph soaring more higher. Raghuvaran died on 19 March 2008 cause of the death has been disclosed as organ failure caused by excessive alcohol consumption. His death occurred during the filming stages of several films, including the Tamil film, Kanthaswamy wherein Raghuvaran's performances were left unused and were replaced with Ashish Vidyarthi, which resulted in the film's delayed release.

Works

153 films

Marumagale Vazhga

1982

Arul tharum Ayyappan

1987

Asura

2001

Uyarndhavan

1992

Prathyartha

19995.2

En Kanavar

1989

Irandil Ondru

19887.0

Selva

1996

Thiyagu

1990

En Bommukutty Ammavukku

19886.8

Kootu Puzhukkal

1987

Nee Thodum Pothu

1984

Nadodi Mannan

1995

Daivathinte Vikrithikal

19929.0

Thaimel Aanai

19886.0

Puriyaadha Pudhir

19908.0

Aahaa..!

19975.5

Arunachalam

19977.2

Nerrukku Ner

19976.3

Alaudin

20035.0

Suriya Paarvai

19994.0

Ullasam

19975.5

Manithan

19875.5

Ellam Avan Seyal

20087.0

Iraniyan

1999

Lankeshwarudu

19897.0

Naaga

20033.5

Ratchagan

19977.7

Abhimanyu

1997

Star

20016.2

Vyooham

19907.0

Uyirile Kalanthathu

20004.8

Anna Nagar Mudhal Theru

19887.0

University

2002

Puyal Paadum Pattu

1987

Kasthuri Maan

2005

Mr. Bharath

19867.1

Pudhiya Mugam

19936.5

Michael Raj

1987

Soorya Manasam

19927.5

Siva

19895.0

Alai

20034.5

Veera Padhakkam

19946.0

Thulli Thirintha Kaalam

1998

Rugma

1983

Vasanthame Varuga

1983

Thozhar Pandian

19948.0

Dhool Parakuthu

1993

En Swasa Kaatre

19995.7

Kuttravaali

1989

Sivaji: The Boss

20077.0

Sudhandhiram

20005.0

Naani

20045.9

Durgi

2004

Bobby

20023.0

Jebu Donga

19877.0

I Love You Da

2002

Aahaa..!

1998

Yaaradi Nee Mohini

20087.0

Mudhalvan

19996.9

Baasha

19957.6

Muthu

19956.9

Anjaneya

20032.5

The Ghost

20225.0

Vallarasu

20005.7

Kandukondain Kandukondain

20007.0

Lal Baadshah

19995.2

Johnny

20036.1

Red

20025.0

Sachein

20056.5

Addeham Enna Iddeham

19939.0

Samsaram Adhu Minsaram

19867.8

Anjali

19907.2

Poovizhi Vasalile

19878.0

Kaadhalan

19946.6

Surya Vs Surya

20156.3

Shiva

19906.5

Deepavali

20075.1

Siva

19896.5

Mass

20046.1

Bheema

20085.5

Azad

20005.9

Amarkalam

19996.6

Seema Simham

20024.5

Megam Karuththirukku

1987

Marudhamalai

20075.0

Circle Inspector

1996

Majunu

20016.2

Izzatdaar

19906.5

Thirumalai

20035.9

Endrendrum Kadhal

19996.5

Run

20026.9

Mugavari

20006.8

Oorkavalan

19875.2

Dosth

20013.0

Sivappathigaram

20064.7

Thotta Chinungi

1995

Arasatchi

20046.0

Parthen Rasithen

20008.0

Poonthottam

19988.0

Suswagatham

19985.8

Hitler

199810.0

Rudranetra

19897.0

Kannukkul Nilavu

20006.6

Anaganaga Oka Roju

19977.4

Narasimha

20015.1

Kadhal Virus

2002

Birth

2004

Mandhira Punnagai

198610.0

Maanthrikam

19955.4

Rakshak

19965.8

Love Today

19975.0

Raja Chinna Roja

19896.6

Dhaya

2002

Ullam

2012

Good Luck

20007.0

Peter Scott

19959.0

Kizhakkan Pathrose

19925.9

Pasivadi Pranam

19877.8

Iniyavale

1998

Makkal En Pakkam

19876.0

Jana

20044.5

Maaran

20025.5

Kaliyugam

1988

Nilaave Vaa

19986.0

Paasamalargal

1994

Aatadista

20084.9

Poo Parikka Varugirom

1999

Chaitanya

19917.5

Pagalil Pournami

199010.0

Kolangal

19959.0

Kalavida

1997

Bala

20022.0

Kavithai Paada Neramillai

1987

Roja Koottam

20024.6

Maatho Pettukoku

1995

Captain

1994

Pelli Kani Prasad

2003

Kai Naattu

1988

Ezhavathu Manithan

19829.0

Aranmanai Kaavalan

1994

Evadaithe Nakenti

2007

Kakka

1982

அசோகா

2008

Idhu Unga Kudumbam

1989

Asadhyulu

1992

laati

1992

Oru Odai Nadhiyagirathu

19838.0

Kavalan Avan Kovalan

1987

Engirunthalum Vazhga

1985

Konjum Kili

1993

En Vazhi Thani Vazhi

198810.0

Udhaya Neram

2011